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Located along Museum Mile in the heart of the Historic District, Charleston’s premier art museum offers a setting rich with history and charm. Meticulously restored to its original grandeur, the Gibbes’ Beaux Arts building boasts impressive architectural details and unique spaces with soaring ceilings.

Exchange vows under the opulent Tiffany-style glass dome in the Rotunda, or host your reception in the classical, Lenhardt Garden. No matter what you choose, you’ll give guests a once-in-a-lifetime experience in one of Charleston’s most beautiful spaces.

Please contact Associate Director of Special Events, Addy Smith, asmith@gibbesmuseum.org for more info!

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Garden
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
November
December

Reviews of Gibbes Museum of Art

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Nicole Sent on 12/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding was magical

We had our ceremony upstairs and reception outside, it rained on our day and they were happy to change all our plans and allow us to take pictures in the museum. Katie was amazing to work with. You have to book the tent and heaters through Skyline if you use the Gibbes and we were not happy with them, but the Gibbes itself was everything we wanted. Strongly recommended!!!
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Rochelle Sent on 11/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue Downtown, BEAUTIFUL and Private

Things I LOVED about our venue: extremely customizable, amazing location downtown in the most beautiful area (show off Charleston to your guests while also making it easy for them to come), super private and LARGE space, affordable, absolutely stunning, tons of history, and amazing service by Katie, the events gal there. This place has it all and you really can't beat it, just book there, you won't regret it!
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User1678693 Sent on 06/25/2014
4.9 out of 5 rating
Beautiful venue! Perfect location!
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User2412867 Sent on 11/05/2015
4.8 out of 5 rating
Love the courtyard and rotunda. Perfect location for our reception due to its proximity to our ceremony location. Jena, the special events manager at the museum is extremely professional and always quick to respond. I also love that the entire museum can be rented as well. What a unique place to have a wedding reception. I am so excited!
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Awards

4

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
MCG Photography, LLC MCG Photography, LLC Wedding Photographers

A wedding at the Gibbes is one-of-a-kind. Photographically it offers backgrounds of elegance, art, fun and grace. The double bonus photographically is the location puts you in walking proximity to Charleston cobblestone streets, parks with grand oaks and colorful buildings.

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Gibbes Museum of Art frequently asked questions

The space offered by Gibbes Museum of Art for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Garden
  • Museum
Gibbes Museum of Art offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Gibbes Museum of Art offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Gibbes Museum of Art offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Gibbes Museum of Art is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in flexibility.
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